How long is the commute from Webster City, IA?
Workers who live in Webster City, IA take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Webster City get to work
| Means of transportation | Webster City | Hamilton County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.3% (±4.9 points) | 84.0% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±4.5 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | 6.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Webster City, the average commute is not measurably different from Hamilton County (21.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Webster City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Webster City ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 725 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Webster City
| Vehicles available | Webster City | Hamilton County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±3.3 points) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±5.9 points) | 24.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±6.5 points) | 38.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±6.1 points) | 32.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Webster City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hamilton County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Webster City
| Webster City | Hamilton County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | 6.1% (±1.5 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.1% (±5.0 points) | 90.1% (±2.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.1% (±4.9 points) | 84.7% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Webster City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hamilton County (84.7%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Webster City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster City | — | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Kamrar | 6.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Woolstock | 7.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Blairsburg | 9.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Duncombe | 9.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stanhope | 12 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Vincent | 14 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jewell Junction | 14 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh | 14 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stanhope, IA (29.4 minutes), Lehigh, IA (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Williams | 27.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | Stratford | 25.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Jewell Junction | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Kamrar | 24.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Ellsworth | 23.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 8 | Blairsburg | 21.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Webster City | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Hamilton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Webster City
How long is the average commute in Webster City?
Workers who live in Webster City, IA take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Webster City without a car?
7.3% of households in Webster City have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Webster City?
3.5% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Webster City worked from home, and 78.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Webster City city, Iowa
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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